Rinvoq: Uses, How It Works, And Common Side Effects

Rinvoq is a prescription medicine for treating types of eczema, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis in specific patients.

It is also used for certain types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Rinvoq is a once-a-day medicine and is available as a tablet or oral liquid.

This medicine helps to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in these conditions by decreasing the activity of the immune system.

Common side effects may include flu symptoms, nausea, acne, shingles, cold sores, rash, cough, bronchitis, headache, fever, and changes in blood tests. Side effects may vary depending on which condition is being treated.

There is also a risk of serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.

Rinvoq belongs to a group of medications called oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors that may be used alone or in combination with other medications.

This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider.